10 underrepresented jobs in the nomad world
So you dream of becoming a digital nomad but you think you need new skills? Well, think harder and trust yourself, because there are so many unsuspected opportunities out there. Whether you’re a scientist, an artist or a a self-made (wo)man, have a look at all the below fantastic stories and thank god (or whichever stream of life you believe in) for living in this digital era!
Cure your issue
Who said medecine had to be done in a hospital? Telehealth is a growing trend and it is now a thing to be a nomad in the medecine field. Of course, you might not apply to that regular surgeon job (as if there was anything regular about it), but you can for sure use your skills remotely. Become a biomedical engineer just like Inge Van Den Herrewegen or an online nurse like Kiley Griffin! Wondering how this is possible? As for all, it’s a matter of having an open head and an open heart. The option of taking season assignments is ever-growing, as it offers more flexibility both for the employer and the employee. And when it comes to being fully remote, this might be a little tricky if you work for a public organization, but several private health companies are getting more open to the idea - especially the health tech companies of the US Bay Area. And the good news is…that might be the perfect loophole to be hired by a US company without having a US permit!
Paint your life
With the digitalization of content and lower production budgets, the art world has never moved so much! As long as you have customers who trust you, it now a pretty standard choice to work remotely whenever you can do the job on your own. Have a base with contacts and customers, keep traveling, and make new contacts on the road!
All arts are inequal in terms of remoteness (it’s easier to write a script on the beach than to record a music video on your own), however the industry is creative enough to understand that traveling may be a key asset.
Sport
There is so much sport can bring to life, but can you make a life out of it on the road? Turns out, the answer is yes!
If you’ve got proper training and certifications, the obvious choice is to look for opportunities within your field, from hotel instructor to tennis umpire, there are just so many ways to make it happen.
But you can also design your life around your passion, just like Makenzie who’s been a ski instructor in Austria, Japan, New Zezland, Australia, Chile and Argentina.
Hack the code
You’re a scientist…and good for you!
Karina Khoury I suppose mine is not so rare. Audiovisual translator, usually subtitling and proofreading movies, series, documentaries.
I work remotely as a Social Listening Consultant. This is nothing to do with social media management which people often assume. I monitor online conversations on everything from product feedback to terrorism and security.
Christy TING
Hi Marine, thanks for reaching out! This sounds like it could be a really interesting article! I focused my studies in undergrad in curriculum design and worked in a K-12 private school as a secondary teacher, teaching everything from theatre arts to US History and government. While there, I wrote curricular programs for the school and developed a writing portfolio. When my husband decided to take a job in Paris, it was fairly easy to switch to writing curriculum. McKinsey & Co.'s social initiative, Generation: You Employed, Inc. hired me to write for their international programs in India and Kenya. I have continued to write for them while also writing/teaching teacher in-service programs and secondary humanities courses for various foundations/companies. Pros: I can work on my own time from wherever there is internet connection. Cons I miss my students and coworkers but I love getting to travel with my family and see the world! Let me know if you have other questions. Happy to answer them as best as I can!
A friend of hers worked for the cmpany and advised her to apply
christy ting curriculum writer
I focused on curriculum development in undergrad, taught for 7 years and developed curriculum for the school. When my husband got a job in Paris, I switched to writing curriculum exclusively and have been doing so as we have moved around
/ I write for Generation: You Employed, Inc and also contract with different companies for school curriculum, typically secondary humanities curricula
Tati Souza I am university professor and Ph.D. researcher.
Marcella HADDAD
Hi Marine! Sure, I teach creative writing online through grubstreet and I also do story consulting. I lived in Boston last year where Grubstreet is based and I worked for them there as a teacher. Then I started teaching online through them, and if I happen to be back in Boston, I'll teach in person but mostly it's online right now. I can propose my own writing classes or teach existing ones, for example right now I teach 6 Weeks 6 Poems. I also do consulting, which depends on clients reaching out to me, and it's a little more sporadic but still a good amount of money. I read their work and discuss it with them and make plans for revisions as well. I pretty much rely on these for finances although my parents are still very helpful for things like flights home for the holidays. Let me know what other Q's you have!
yup, so people will want help with their novel, or submitting their short stories, or getting past writer's block
So I would say it's half the work itself, like how to improve the writing and the story, and half the writing life, like how to stay on track with goals and set up a writing habit
and I'm also a writer, and there's some money from publications but not something I can always count on
Have an adventurous mind
travel agent
Marjo Oo I think my nomad job is unique :p i work remotly for a hotel. I do the reservations by phone and email
Invest in yourself
accountant for herox was hired because she was at a seminar with the CEO. Hello! I’m the accountant/admin (read wearer of all backstage hats) at herox.com It’s an entirely 100% remote company from when I was hired. Much like buffer, zapier , or stripe
Business
Advertising agency
Anakalea J Stone I own and operate special event staffing agencies in 3 countries (none of which I live).
@down_the_yellow_brick_road from auditor to nomad in dropshipping logistics
Yvonne Doris Sekowski I've been managing real estate rentals ( "property management") for property back in the States remotely now for over 10 years.
3 months before we left the States while I was still working in the conference industry, a friend in my husband's wine business was looking for help with wine events. By th time we left the States, she offered me a contracting position to do PPT presentations and organize the logistics of wine events for national accounts. The responsibilities have expanded to include Excel, and Canva, but I still work remotely. My job may be remote, but really it would be better if I was there in person to help. Up until recently, I couldn't call back accounts because my phone connection was too weak or too expensive. I don't think this position will last forever, but we are both helping each other for now.
It has worked out so far. I guess I forgot to mention I was also a wine rep briefly many years ago, so I just had to learn about the wines and be a social media manager/event coordinator/babysitter.
NGOs
Eva R. Martin I do reforestation work, basically I plant trees, living in a caravan full time in the Scottish winter, I have also travel and landscape photography freelance work going on simultaneously.
Anna Levinger I’m a remote fundraising consultant for non-profits and travel full time with my partner who is a musical theatre composer...haven’t met too many other nomads with these exact careers 🙂
hypnotherapy consultant
physiotherapy consultant
dating coach
translator: https://slightnorth.com/how-to-become-a-translator/
life coach
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Videoproducer and scriptwriter
Inbal Dimri My main income right now is from content, but I also have occasional singing jobs, and in some months that is my main income .. I record from home and send it to the clients to edit. :D it's not stable though -_-
Anna Levinger I’m a remote fundraising consultant for non-profits and travel full time with my partner who is a musical theatre composer...haven’t met too many other nomads with these exact careers 🙂
I'm doing image searches and licensing/copyright consultancy in this world of writers. 100% remote. She came from a visual communications background, initially worked for a production company, and then for the world’s biggest visual content provider. She’s a dropout and has no regret as she seizes opportunities! She first transitioned remotely: last 6 months remote and then became independent. Sometimes the clients would prefer TO MEET FACE TO FACE but tat’s life. She works her ass off.
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Adi Cohen I'm a nomad architect.